Have you ever wondered what happens after you throw away an old mobile phone, laptop, television, or charger? The story ends when an electronic item leaves their home for many people. We put it in a bin or hand it to someone who collects old items. After that, we may never think about it again. But electronic waste, also called e-waste, does not simply disappear. Old electronic products can follow different paths after disposal. Some items go to authorised recycling facilities where workers recover useful materials. Some products may get repaired or reused. In other cases, electronic waste can reach…